have been overwhelming
- present perfect progressive of overwhelm.
Example Sentences
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As they describe the process of making “Hamnet,” it seems like the nine weeks it took to film must have been overwhelming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Already, Americans have been overwhelming Hyundai and Toyota with advance orders so as to avoid the tariffs’ impact.
From Slate ● Apr. 2, 2025
Howell was decisive and determined as he built on the concepts the team installed last week to help him negate pass rushes that have been overwhelming at times.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2023
His brother Nick Sands, who lives in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, said the tributes paid to him have been "overwhelming", adding that he would "grieve and celebrate" his brother's loss and life in "equal measure".
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
The need for contact must have been overwhelming, and there was no one I could call except for Tom.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
